John Leak enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in early 1915. He served with the 9th Battalion in the Gallipoli Campaign during the First World War. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Pozières in July 1916. Leak was severely affected by his war experiences and was very reticent to discuss his VC exploits until very late in life.
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John Leak enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in early 1915. He served with the 9th Battalion in the Gallipoli Campaign during the First World War. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Pozières in July 1916. Leak was severely affected by his war experiences, and was very reticent to discuss his VC exploits until very late in life. He died in October 1972 and is buried in Stirling, South Australia. His parents were originally from South Wales, Australia, and apparently migrated to New South Wales before World War I, although there is no record of his arrival in Australia. He had a son, James Leak, who was also in the AIF and served in the 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. He is buried at Stirling in South Australia, where he worked as a teamster until his death in 1972. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
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